Susan Quigley

432-543-6543 Cell: 333-123-1234

susan.quigley@abcu.edu
35 White Street
New York, NY 10001
Education
Bachelor of Arts, ABC University, New York, NY, May 2013
Double Majors: English and Latin American Studies
Minor: Spanish
Overall GPA 3.875; Honors each semester
Study Abroad: Bogota, Colombia - January 2012
Related Experience
Library Assistant, Cervantes Library, ABC University
Sept. 2009 - present
Assist students with research best practices
Designed a presentation, published to University website, outlining how to most effectively use all
of ABC University's library facilities in undertaking a basic research project
Perform general administrative duties to support professional staff
Founder and leader, Harry Potter Book Club, New York, NY
Jan. 2009 - present
Discuss the origins of one theme from the Harry Potter series with roots in classical mythology or
parallels to modern history each week with middle school students
Supply external primary sources, teach students how to make connections between these
documents and the work of fiction
Bring the conversation to modern day events and lessons applicable to students' everyday lives
Hold weekly readings by middle schoolers open to younger children for half an hour before each
discussion
Intern, Calles y Sueos Cultural Space, Bogot
Spring 2011
Helped design and implement programs in which community-based artists traveled to schools to
work with children, teaching them about expression through art
Assisted in teaching complimentary English lessons to community members
English Tutor, Queens, NY
Jan. 2010 May 2010
Assisted student in writing and proofreading essays, focusing on emphasis through rhetorical
devices
Volunteer at Community Library, Queens, NY
Jan. 2010 May 2010
Catalogued thousands of donated books, CDs, and DVDs
Started weekly book group for elementary students to learn basic Spanish words through listening
to children's books read aloud and translated
Summer Counselor, NY Arts Camp
Summer 2006 Summer 2009
Coordinated cultural outings for children aged 10-13 i.e. trips to the theater, musical concerts, and
museums including backstage conversations with artists when possible
Helped students to plan, advertise, and hold their own artistic performances and exhibitions
Swim Team Assistant Coach, Brooklyn, NY
Summer 2008
Taught 6-8 year olds to swim the four major strokes
Designed drills to keep swimmers engaged and motivated for an hour every morning
Other Experience
Trombonist in All-state wind ensemble, section leader in jazz band
Arts & Culture Editor, PS 101 High School Paper High School